French's Classic Yellow Mustard

A smooth, tangy prepared mustard made from mustard seeds, vinegar, water, and turmeric, commonly used as a condiment for hot dogs and sandwiches. It falls under HTS 2103.30.4000 as it is a fully prepared mustard product ready for retail consumption, distinct from mustard flour or meal.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2103.90.40.00Higher: 20.7% vs 17.5%

If it contains significant amounts of other spices or sauces exceeding simple prepared mustard

Products with more than basic mustard preparation elements may classify as mixed condiments under 2103.90 rather than pure prepared mustard.

2103.30.20.00Same rate: 17.5%

If sold as mustard flour or meal rather than fully prepared paste

Unprepared mustard in flour or meal form falls under the earlier subheading for raw mustard products, not the finished prepared version.

0910.99Lower: 11.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as raw mustard seeds rather than processed into prepared form

Chapter 9 covers raw spices and seeds; processing into a prepared condiment moves it to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the product meets the definition of 'prepared mustard' with no more than minor additives exceeding condiment thresholds to avoid reclassification under 2103.90

Provide detailed ingredient lists and production process documentation to confirm it's not mustard flour (2103.30.20) or a mixed condiment

Label containers clearly with mustard seed content and ensure compliance with FDA food safety standards for condiments

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